Modifying Zone Response; Modifying Minimum And Maximum Levels (High And Low End Trims) - Eaton WaveLinx User And Programming Manual

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Modifying Zone Response

Zone response may be modified by changing the default maximum and minimum levels (high and low end trims) and by modifying the
operational mode default First ON/Last OFF behavior.

Modifying Minimum and Maximum Levels (High and Low End Trims)

The mobile application's minimum and maximum level settings combined with the fixture's native driver or ballast range determines the
total dimming capability of the luminaire. If minimum and maximum levels (trims) are set for a zone, dimming commands to the zone will
not be able raise or lower the level beyond the levels defined. This is often referred to as setting minimum and maximum levels or setting a
high end or low end trim. Commands to the affected zone that are above the maximum level or below the minimum level will result in the
zone remaining at or going to the level defined (Exception: zones will still turn off when commanded to 0% regardless of the minimum level
defined).
Typically, trims are used either to save energy or to provide a desired aesthetic. Lowering the maximum level (high end trim) can result in
energy savings. Raising the minimum level (low end trim), while not typical, can help match dissimilar fixtures to the same cutoff level. For
instance, if there is a mixture of fixtures in the same space, some with integrated sensors and others that are 0-10V loads controlled with
WaveLinx wireless Dimming Switchpacks, the fixtures may dim to different minimum levels. The driver in the fixtures with integrated sensors
may support dimming down to a 1% level while the 0-10V load driver may support dimming down to a 5% level. In this instance, the
minimum level (low end trim) for the 1% fixtures can be raised to more closely match the cutoff to that of the 5% fixtures. In order to make
this adjustment, the integrated fixtures would need to be assigned to a different zone than the 0-10V fixtures.
By default, the WaveLinx system starts with all dimmable zones set to a minimum level of 0% and a maximum level of 90%. These settings
may be changed at any time by the administrator user.
To modify minimum and maximum levels for all fixtures in the zone:
Step 1: Open the WaveLinx Mobile Application and establish a connection with the Wireless Area Controller as the administrator user.
Step 2: In the areas list, select the area to be modified.
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